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SoulCalibur IV

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First release
Jul 29, 2008
Developer
Project Soul
Engine
Havok
Genres
Fighting, Arcade · Action, Fantasy
Platforms
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

"Swords will be honed and weapons optimized as the world renowned weapon-based fighting series Soulcalibur unveils a fourth installment. Delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, Soulcalibur IV strives to be the definitive fighting game experience. The unrelenting pursuit of two legendary swords continues as Soulcalibur IV re-introduces classic warriors from the series as well as debuting new characters bringing new conflict and intrigue. Soulcalibur IV propels the fighting genre into the next-gen era with visually realistic environments, interactive stages, enhanced AI, and a new battle system." Exclusive to the Xbox 360 version is Yoda from Star Wars, who’s inclusion was meant to represent the colours of the Xbox Logo.

Also known as Soulcalibur 4, SC4, Soul Calibur 4, SCIV
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Release dates
Xbox 360
Jul 29, 2008
Xbox 360
Jul 31, 2008
Xbox 360
Aug 01, 2008
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
14h
Main + Extras
27h
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
aliens, pirates, martial arts, ninja, character customization
… All 91, 3d, samurai, pvp, fashion, star wars, crossover, achievements, multiple endings, online, revenge, sequel, resurrection, good vs evil, sword & sorcery, boss fight, guest character, geometry, digital distribution, countdown timer, playstation trophies, alternate costumes, customizable characters, 60 fps on consoles, leveling up, character select screen, voice acting, game title announcer, ranking system, human, polygonal 3d, color customization, shopping, microtransaction, cameo appearance, collectibles, original soundtrack release, unlockables, character creation, saving the world, downloadable content, xbox live, melee, auto-saving, grapple, real-time combat, instant kill, difficulty level, survival mode, evo championship series, british accent, sadism, difficulty achievement, games on demand, training mode, taekwondo, motion capture animation, high definition graphics, animation canceling, voice chat, rivalry, teenager, fan service, environmental kill, heterochromia, finishing move, rushdown, in-game moves list, bots, gothic lolita, playable boss, secret achievements, random character selection, two-handed weapons, environment as weapons, steelbook, corruption, greatest hits, undead pirates, soul edge, achievements for starting the game, random stage selection, on disc dlc, no blood, uncanny valley, excluded on-disc content, spike video game awards 2008

At a Glance

Critic Score
82
Main Story (IGDB)
14h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
27h
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